# DreamHost

> DreamHost is an independent, employee-owned web hosting provider founded in 1997, hosting over 1.5 million websites. We provide the Remixer agentic AI website and app builder, shared web hosting, WordPress hosting, VPS hosting, managed VPS hosting, dedicated servers, domain registration, professional email, and professional web services — with a 100% uptime guarantee and 24/7 in-house support.

## Company Overview

DreamHost has been providing web hosting services since 1997 and hosts over 1.5 million websites globally. We are employee-owned — no private equity, no corporate parent — so decisions prioritize customer success over investor returns. We're committed to renewable energy, strong privacy protection, and open source contributions. New customers can receive a free custom website with any web hosting plan.

## Remixer Agentic AI Website & App Builder

Remixer is DreamHost's agentic AI website and app builder: describe what you need in plain language and Remixer plans and builds it — full websites and web apps with logins, payments, and a database built in, no templates or code required.

- [Remixer Agentic AI Website & App Builder](https://www.dreamhost.com/remixer-website-builder/) - Product overview, pricing, and free trial
- Standalone subscription: $9.99/month billed yearly ($14.99 month-to-month)
- Hosting and global CDN included — no separate hosting plan needed
- 1,000 AI credits per month, plus 1,000 bonus credits in the first month
- 30-day free trial, no credit card required

## WordPress Hosting

- [WordPress Hosting Overview](https://www.dreamhost.com/wordpress/) - Optimized hosting starting at $1.99/month
- [Managed WordPress (DreamPress)](https://www.dreamhost.com/wordpress/managed/) - High-performance managed WordPress with staging, caching, and more
- [WordPress Migration Services](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/free-wordpress-migrations/) - Free automated and professional migration
- [WordPress Install Assistant](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/wordpress-install-assistant/) - Guided WordPress setup
- [WordPress Staging](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/wordpress-staging/) - Test changes before going live with one-click deployment
- [WordPress Backups](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/wordpress-backups/) - Automated backup solutions (backups not guaranteed)
- [WordPress Caching](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/wordpress-caching/) - Built-in performance optimization

## Hosting Services

- [Hosting Overview](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/) - All hosting solutions
- [Web Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/web-hosting/) - Shared hosting plans from $1.99/month
- [VPS Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/) - Virtual private servers with full root access, unmetered bandwidth with $0 overage charges, from $5.99/month
- [Managed VPS Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/managed-vps/) - Fully managed virtual private servers with unmetered bandwidth and $0 overage charges, from $10/month (Nginx web server, no root access)
- [Dedicated Servers](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/dedicated/) - High-performance dedicated hosting with 100% uptime guarantee (Nginx web server)
- [Online Store Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/online-store/) - WooCommerce e-commerce hosting
- [Hosting Reviews](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/reviews/) - Customer testimonials and ratings
- [Pricing](https://www.dreamhost.com/pricing/) - All plans and pricing
- [Switch to DreamHost](https://www.dreamhost.com/switch-to-dreamhost/) - Migrate from another host

## VPS One-Click Apps

VPS hosting includes full root/sudo access and one-click deployment for popular open-source applications:

- [n8n](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/n8n/) - Self-hosted workflow automation with 1,900+ integrations
- [Docker + Portainer](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/docker/) - Docker Engine, Compose, and Portainer CE for container management
- [Supabase](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/supabase/) - Open-source Firebase alternative: Postgres database, auth, storage, realtime APIs
- [PostgreSQL](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/postgresql/) - Dedicated PostgreSQL database server
- [Node.js](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/nodejs/) - Node.js 24 LTS with fnm (Fast Node Manager), PM2, Nginx reverse proxy, and Certbot SSL
- [GitLab CE](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/gitlab/) - Self-hosted Git, CI/CD pipelines, and container registry
- [Ghost](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/ghost/) - Publishing platform for blogs, newsletters, and memberships
- [Nextcloud](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/nextcloud/) - Private file storage, calendars, and collaboration suite
- [Dokploy](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/dokploy/) - Self-hosted PaaS for deploying apps with Git-based deploys and automatic SSL
- [OpenClaw](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/openclaw/) - Open-source AI assistant for WhatsApp, Telegram, and Slack
- [Hermes Agent](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/hermes-agent/) - Open-source AI agent by Nous Research with persistent memory, self-improving skills, and a web UI
- [LAMP Stack](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/lamp/) - Linux + Apache + MariaDB + PHP with phpMyAdmin
- [Ubuntu](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/ubuntu/) - Base OS image (26.04 LTS or 24.04 LTS)
- [Debian 13](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/debian/) - Base OS image
- [AlmaLinux](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/alma-linux/) - RHEL-compatible base OS image (AlmaLinux 10 or 9, required for cPanel)
- [Rocky Linux](https://www.dreamhost.com/hosting/vps/rocky-linux/) - Community-governed, RHEL-compatible base OS image (Rocky Linux 10 or 9)

## Domain Services

- [Domain Registration](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/) - 400+ TLDs with free WHOIS privacy
- [Domain Pricing](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/pricing/) - Transparent domain pricing
- [Domain Transfer](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/transfer-domains-to-dreamhost/) - Free transfers with extended registration
- [Special Domain Deals](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/special-deals/) - Current domain promotions
- [Popular TLDs](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/com/) - .com domains
- [.NET Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/net/) - .net registration
- [.ORG Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/org/) - .org registration
- [.IO Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/io/) - Tech startup domains
- [.AI Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/ai/) - AI and tech domains

## Email Services

- [Business Email Hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/products/email/) - Professional email at your own domain with 25GB storage per mailbox (free-trial mailboxes start at 1GB)
- [Google Workspace](https://www.dreamhost.com/products/email/google-workspace/) - Gmail for business with Google's productivity suite
- Email protocols: IMAP (port 993), POP3 (port 995), SMTP (port 587) with STARTTLS encryption
- Sending limits: 100 recipients per hour, 25 emails per 15 minutes
- 40MB maximum message size
- Advanced spam filtering with MailChannels
- DKIM signing and SPF records included

## Features & Tools

- [Features Overview](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/) - Complete feature list
- [Free Website Offer](https://www.dreamhost.com/offers/free-website/) - Free custom website with any web hosting plan
- [Business Name Generator](https://www.dreamhost.com/tools/business-name-generator/) - AI-powered business naming tool
- [llms.txt Generator](https://www.dreamhost.com/tools/llms-txt-generator/) - Free tool to generate an llms.txt file for any website
- [Schema Markup Generator](https://www.dreamhost.com/tools/seo/schema-markup-generator/) - Free structured data generator
- [Metadata Preview Tool](https://www.dreamhost.com/tools/seo/metadata-preview-tool/) - Preview titles and descriptions in search results
- [SEO Toolkit](https://www.dreamhost.com/products/seo-toolkit/) - SEO analysis and optimization add-on
- [Control Panel](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/panel/) - Custom control panel (not cPanel)
- [Business Advisor](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/business-advisor/) - Business growth guidance
- [Business Planner](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/business-planner/) - Strategic planning tools
- [Content Builder](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/content-builder/) - Visual content creation
- [Traffic Dashboard](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/traffic-dashboard/) - Analytics and insights

## Professional Services

- [Pro Services Overview](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/) - Expert design, development, management, and marketing services
- [Custom Web Design](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/design/custom-web-design/) - Professionally designed websites
- [Web Development](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/development/) - Custom development projects
- [DreamCare Website Management](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/management/dreamcare/) - Ongoing updates, monitoring, and support
- [Hacked Site Repair](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/management/hacked-site-repair/) - Malware removal and site recovery
- [Website Transfer](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/management/website-transfer/) - Professional site migration
- [SEO Marketing](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/marketing/seo-marketing/) - Search engine optimization services
- [Social Media Marketing](https://www.dreamhost.com/pro-services/marketing/social-media-marketing/) - Social media management

## Security & Performance

- [Security Features](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/security/) - Comprehensive security suite including Web Application Firewall
- [DreamShield](https://www.dreamhost.com/products/dreamshield/) - Malware scanning and site protection add-on
- [SSL/TLS Certificates](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/ssl-tls-certificates/) - Free Let's Encrypt SSL
- [CDN Services](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/cdn/) - Bunny CDN integration
- [Domain Privacy](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/private-registration/) - Free WHOIS protection
- [Two-Factor Authentication](https://www.dreamhost.com/features/security/) - Google Authenticator and YubiKey support
- **Note: Not HIPAA compliant, no Business Associate Agreements available**

## Supported Technologies

### Container & Orchestration
- **Docker**: One-click install on VPS (Docker Engine + Compose + Portainer CE). Also installable on Dedicated Servers with admin user. Not available on Shared or Managed VPS hosting
- **Kubernetes**: Installable on VPS or Dedicated Servers with admin user (root access required)

### Databases
- **MySQL 8**: Fully supported on all managed hosting plans; MariaDB included in the VPS LAMP image
- **PostgreSQL**: One-click install on VPS (standalone or via Supabase). Not supported on Shared or Managed VPS hosting
- **MongoDB/NoSQL**: Installable on VPS or Dedicated Servers (root access required). Not supported on Shared or Managed VPS hosting
- **SQLite3**: Supported on all servers
- **Redis**: Available on DreamPress Pro plans; installable on VPS and Dedicated Servers
- **Backup retention**: 5-day retention for databases (vs 2-week for files) on managed hosting

### Runtime Environments
- **PHP**: 8.x current standard, [PHP 7.x Extended Support](https://www.dreamhost.com/products/php-extended-support/) available
- **Python**: 3.x supported (virtual environment required on managed hosting); any version installable on VPS
- **Ruby**: Full support with Ruby on Rails (VPS/Dedicated servers required)
- **Node.js**: One-click Node.js 24 LTS image on VPS; supported on Managed VPS and Dedicated Servers (not Shared hosting)
- **Java JRE**: Supported on all servers
- **Go/Erlang/Elixir/other runtimes**: Installable on VPS or Dedicated Servers with admin user (root access)

### Development Tools
- **Git**: Installed on all servers
- **cURL**: Installed on all servers
- **Composer/npm/yarn**: Supported for local installation
- **WebSockets**: Full support on VPS; Managed VPS/Dedicated use non-privileged ports (no public proxy server support)
- **Apache mods** (shared hosting): mod_rewrite (YES), mod_security (YES), mod_perl (NO), mod_proxy (VPS/Dedicated only)

### Platform Capabilities by Hosting Type
- **Shared Hosting**: No root/sudo, no Docker, no Node.js, no PostgreSQL, memory-intensive apps restricted
- **Managed VPS**: No root/sudo, persistent processes allowed, Node.js supported, custom Apache/Nginx config
- **VPS**: Full root/sudo access, any Linux software installable, choice of Ubuntu 24.04, Debian 13, or AlmaLinux 9
- **Dedicated with Admin**: Full root/sudo access, Docker/Kubernetes installable, all databases supported
- **WordPress Multisite**: Subdomain setup requires VPS/Dedicated (wildcard DNS needed), subdirectory setup works on Shared

### Not Supported
- **.NET/ASP**: No Microsoft technologies on Linux servers
- **FTPS**: Not supported (use SFTP instead)
- **Passenger**: Not supported on DreamHost servers
- **cPanel/Plesk on managed hosting**: DreamHost managed hosting uses a custom control panel; cPanel can be self-installed on VPS (AlmaLinux image)

## Technical Specifications

### Infrastructure
- **Operating System**: Ubuntu LTS on managed hosting; Ubuntu 24.04, Debian 13, or AlmaLinux 9 on VPS
- **Data Centers**: Ashburn, Virginia; Hillsboro, Oregon; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Singapore
- **Web Servers**: Apache (shared hosting/DreamPress), Nginx (Managed VPS/Dedicated), your choice on VPS
- **Bandwidth**: Unmetered on VPS with $0 overage charges
- **Email**: 1GB default storage expandable to 25GB, sending limits apply (100 recipients/hour)

## Company Information

- [About DreamHost](https://www.dreamhost.com/company/) - Our story and mission
- [Why DreamHost](https://www.dreamhost.com/why-dreamhost/) - What makes us different
- [Blog](https://www.dreamhost.com/blog/) - Web hosting tutorials and industry insights
- [News & Press](https://www.dreamhost.com/news/) - Press releases and company news
- [Green Hosting Initiative](https://www.dreamhost.com/company/we-are-green/) - Renewable energy commitment
- [Awards & Recognition](https://www.dreamhost.com/awards/) - Industry accolades
- [Careers](https://www.dreamhost.com/careers/) - Remote-first employee-owned company
- [Affiliate Program](https://www.dreamhost.com/affiliates/) - Earn payouts for referring customers
- [Agency Program](https://www.dreamhost.com/agencyprogram/) - Partner program for agencies and freelancers

## Legal & Policies

- [Legal Overview](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/) - All legal documents
- [Terms of Service](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/terms-of-service/) - Service agreements
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/privacy-policy/) - Data protection policies
- [Acceptable Use Policy](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/acceptable-use-policy/) - Usage guidelines
- [DMCA Policy](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/dmca/) - Copyright compliance
- [Anti-Spam Policy](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/anti-spam-policy/) - Email policies
- [Abuse Reporting](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/abuse/) - Report violations
- [Domain Registration Terms](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/domain-registration-terms/) - Domain policies
- [Accessibility Statement](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/accessibility/) - Accessibility commitment

## Support & Documentation

- [Knowledge Base](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us) - 3000+ technical articles and guides
- [24/7 Support](https://www.dreamhost.com/support/) - In-house expert support team
- [Web Hosting Glossary](https://www.dreamhost.com/glossary/) - Plain-English definitions of hosting terms
- [System Status](https://www.dreamhoststatus.com/) - Real-time service monitoring
- [WordPress Help Center](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/sections/203242577-WordPress) - WordPress-specific guides
- [Migration Guides](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/sections/115000054687-Moving-to-DreamHost) - Step-by-step migration help

## Developer Resources

- [API Documentation](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/sections/203903178-API) - RESTful API for automation
- [SSH Access Guide](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/216041267-SSH-overview) - Full shell access on all plans
- [Git Integration](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000732471-Git-overview) - Deploy from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- [WP-CLI Guide](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/214693248-WordPress-wp-cli-overview) - WordPress command line tools
- [Staging Environments](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001154012) - One-click staging sites
- [PHP Configuration](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/214200688) - PHP 8.x current, 7.x Extended Support

## Optional

### Specialized Domain Extensions

- [.CO Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/co/) - Colombia/Company domains
- [.ME Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/me/) - Personal branding
- [.TV Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/tv/) - Media and entertainment
- [.TECH Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/tech/) - Technology sector
- [.DEV Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/dev/) - Developer domains
- [.BLOG Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/blog/) - Blogging domains
- [.SHOP Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/shop/) - E-commerce domains
- [.STORE Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/store/) - Retail domains
- [.ONLINE Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/online/) - Digital presence
- [.SITE Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/site/) - Website domains

### Regional Domains

- [.US Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/us/) - United States
- [.CA Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/ca/) - Canada
- [.UK Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/co-uk/) - United Kingdom
- [.EU Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/eu/) - European Union
- [.ASIA Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/asia/) - Asia Pacific
- [.LA Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/la/) - Los Angeles/Louisiana
- [.LONDON Domains](https://www.dreamhost.com/domains/london/) - London

### Additional Legal Documents

- [AI Tools Terms](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/ai-tools-terms/) - AI service terms
- [Professional Services Terms](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/professional-services/) - Service agreements
- [Government Requests](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/government-requests/) - Transparency report
- [Open Source License Disclosure](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/open-source-license-disclosure/) - OSS licenses
- [Refer & Earn Terms](https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/legacy-refer-and-earn-terms-and-conditions/) - Referral program terms